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Old 03-23-2006, 10:31 AM
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I might have a stupid question but I want to make sure I have it right for safety. The car is a 96 A4 FWD {I know, I know}. Its got a bilstein/hr sport suspension just in case you want to know. The rims mak rave 8x17 225/45/R17. I was wondering if anyone has a recommended tire pressure setting for these tires [kumhos] I have them all at 33PSI all around and I am thinking a little more wouldnt hurt. Thanks for your help oh and I did search nothing.
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I'd say 33-36 depending on the load in the car.
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I run about 35 psi most of the time.
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Default Hi, thanks for the reply to both of you, the car usually has two passengers most of the time
Me and my wife. So I guess I might even it at 35psi all around. Thank you again!
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whats the max for the tire?
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i'd run 38 front 35 rear.
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Default Why? You like to understeer? If you run equal pressures, it makes the car handle more neutral..
you can decrease understeer by running higher pressures in back vs. front. I've been known to run 38 rear 36 front on the A6 Avant, which needs all the help it can get.
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Default sorry kris, you have that backwards.
<ul><li><a href="http://www.rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html">http://www.rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html</a</li></ul>
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Huh? No.. softer front tires will bite better, harder rear tires will bite worse...
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